JDR Cables COO Joins NOF Energy Board

NOF Energy has appointed Richard Turner, the Chief Operating Officer at the Hartlepool-based offshore cable manufacturer, JDR Cables, to its board.

Turner joined JDR Cables in 2014 following almost five years as Vice President Global Manufacturing with Technip Umbilical Systems.

JDR Cables, a member of NOF Energy, operates in global markets as a manufacturer of subsea umbilicals and power cables.

”I am very pleased to be invited to join the board of NOF Energy,” Turner said.

”It is a very proactive organisation that consistently supports the business development ambitions of its members. The broad expertise and experience of the board is invaluable to assisting the development of NOF Energy’s offering, particularly in the current evolving industry environment.”

NOF Energy’s board, which is made up of 13 industry professionals from the energy sector supply chain, works to inform and direct the organisation’s strategy. Providing services for its network of 500 members that help identify new business opportunities in the UK and around the world, NOF Energy also delivers industry intelligence and hosts a calendar of networking events and briefings.

George Rafferty, Chief Executive of NOF Energy, said: “Richard is a welcome addition to the NOF Energy board. His insight into the challenges and opportunities that face the energy supply chain will be of particular benefit. The role of the board has never been more important as NOF Energy evolves its offering to meet the changing landscape of the global energy industry. The support and guidance the board gives to the management team enables us to provide our members with effective services across a range of energy markets.”